Chéronnac (French pronunciation: [ʃeʁɔnak]; Occitan: Charennac) is a commune in the Haute-Vienne department, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, western France.
Chéronnac | |
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Commune | |
The church in Chéronnac | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
Location of Chéronnac ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 45°45′35″N 0°45′53″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Nouvelle-Aquitaine |
Department | Haute-Vienne |
Arrondissement | Rochechouart |
Canton | Rochechouart |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Raymond Vouzellaud[1] |
Area 1 | 18.90 km2 (7.30 sq mi) |
Population | 323 |
• Density | 17/km2 (44/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 87044 /87600 |
Elevation | 217–323 m (712–1,060 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
At Chéronnac is the source of the river Charente.
Inhabitants are known as Chéronnacais.
The village holds an Oyster Festival every 4 years where chariots carrying oysters are taken through the village.[citation needed]
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